UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
82 - Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal (HS 82)
Global exports
$69.80B
Global imports
$63.55B
Top exporter share
35.8%
Top importer share
18.0%
- Global exports of tools and implements totaled $69.8B in 2024.
- The top exporter, China, shipped $25.0B worth of these goods, accounting for 35.8% of the world's total.
- Global imports for this category reached $63.6B in the same year.
- The United States was the largest single importer, with purchases valued at $11.4B, representing an 18.0% global import share.
- Germany was a key player, ranking as the second-largest exporter ($9.7B) and the second-largest importer ($6.1B).
- The top three exporters—China, Germany, and the United States—collectively accounted for over half of all exports.
Global Trade Landscape for Tools & Implements
In 2024, the world market for Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal (HS2 82) was characterized by robust trade flows, with global exports valued at $69.8B. China was the dominant force in the export market, with shipments of $25.0B, making up 35.8% of the total. Following China were Germany and the United States, with exports of $9.7B and $4.8B, respectively.
Top Importing Countries
On the import side, total trade amounted to $63.6B in 2024. The United States led as the top importer, with its imports reaching $11.4B, or 18.0% of the global total. Germany was the second-largest importer at $6.1B, followed by Mexico, which imported $2.9B worth of these products.
See also: United StatesMexico
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (35.8% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (18.0% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 56.6%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 64.0%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
Built: 2026-01-12T08:07:48Z • Snapshot: 20251222
HS4 subcategories within HS 82 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.3%
Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8207 | Tools, interchangeable; for han… | $22.36B | 32.0% |
| 8205 | Tools, hand; (including glazier… | $9.08B | 13.0% |
| 8209 | Tools; plates, sticks, tips and… | $5.95B | 8.5% |
| 8202 | Tools, hand; saws and blades fo… | $4.92B | 7.1% |
| 8212 | Razors and razor blades; (inclu… | $4.05B | 5.8% |
| 8208 | Knives and cutting blades, for… | $3.49B | 5.0% |
| 8204 | Tools, hand; hand-operated span… | $3.31B | 4.7% |
| 8215 | Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles,… | $3.31B | 4.7% |
| 8211 | Knives; with cutting blades, se… | $3.08B | 4.4% |
| 8203 | Tools, hand; files, rasps, plie… | $2.81B | 4.0% |
| 8201 | Tools, hand; spades, shovels, m… | $2.10B | 3.0% |
| 8206 | Tools, hand; two or more of hea… | $1.68B | 2.4% |
Subcategory names are truncated; hover to see the full description.
Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8210 | Tools; hand-operated mechanical… | 11.4% | $752.17M |
| 8214 | Cutlery; other articles, (e.g.… | 7.6% | $1.47B |
| 8206 | Tools, hand; two or more of hea… | 6.9% | $1.68B |
| 8204 | Tools, hand; hand-operated span… | 6.9% | $3.31B |
| 8203 | Tools, hand; files, rasps, plie… | 5.9% | $2.81B |
| 8201 | Tools, hand; spades, shovels, m… | 5.4% | $2.10B |
| 8205 | Tools, hand; (including glazier… | 5.2% | $9.08B |
| 8202 | Tools, hand; saws and blades fo… | 4.7% | $4.92B |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.4%
Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8207 | Tools, interchangeable; for han… | $21.24B | 33.4% |
| 8205 | Tools, hand; (including glazier… | $7.96B | 12.5% |
| 8209 | Tools; plates, sticks, tips and… | $5.61B | 8.8% |
| 8212 | Razors and razor blades; (inclu… | $4.23B | 6.7% |
| 8202 | Tools, hand; saws and blades fo… | $4.10B | 6.5% |
| 8208 | Knives and cutting blades, for… | $3.82B | 6.0% |
| 8204 | Tools, hand; hand-operated span… | $3.65B | 5.7% |
| 8211 | Knives; with cutting blades, se… | $2.78B | 4.4% |
| 8203 | Tools, hand; files, rasps, plie… | $2.57B | 4.0% |
| 8215 | Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles,… | $2.04B | 3.2% |
| 8201 | Tools, hand; spades, shovels, m… | $1.88B | 3.0% |
| 8206 | Tools, hand; two or more of hea… | $1.19B | 1.9% |
Subcategory names are truncated; hover to see the full description.
Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8204 | Tools, hand; hand-operated span… | 2.9% | $3.65B |
| 8201 | Tools, hand; spades, shovels, m… | 2.3% | $1.88B |
| 8205 | Tools, hand; (including glazier… | 2.2% | $7.96B |
| 8203 | Tools, hand; files, rasps, plie… | 2.0% | $2.57B |
| 8213 | Scissors; tailors' shears and s… | 1.4% | $704.34M |
| 8211 | Knives; with cutting blades, se… | 1.3% | $2.78B |
| 8202 | Tools, hand; saws and blades fo… | 0.7% | $4.10B |
| 8210 | Tools; hand-operated mechanical… | 0.1% | $545.59M |
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Top exporters
Top trade routes
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| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (CHN) | USA (USA) | $4.90B | 7.0% |
| USA (USA) | Canada (CAN) | $1.43B | 2.0% |
| China (CHN) | Russian Federation (RUS) | $1.30B | 1.9% |
| China (CHN) | Germany (DEU) | $1.19B | 1.7% |
| Germany (DEU) | USA (USA) | $1.05B | 1.5% |
| USA (USA) | Mexico (MEX) | $1.01B | 1.5% |
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $954.04M | 1.4% |
| China (CHN) | India (IND) | $867.20M | 1.2% |
| China (CHN) | Malaysia (MYS) | $792.05M | 1.1% |
| China (CHN) | Mexico (MEX) | $768.16M | 1.1% |
| China (CHN) | Viet Nam (VNM) | $752.82M | 1.1% |
| Germany (DEU) | Netherlands (NLD) | $749.28M | 1.1% |
| China (CHN) | Singapore (SGP) | $745.71M | 1.1% |
| Germany (DEU) | France (FRA) | $724.92M | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | Brazil (BRA) | $702.72M | 1.0% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $69.80B • Imports total: $63.55B
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